Top Santorini Shore Excursions - page 12

It was customizable to whatever we wanted to do. We didn't have a lot of specific things that we wanted to accomplish so we let our guide, Lisandros, just lead the way. We had a nice lunch on the black sand beach, drove to the highest point on the island, visiting the famous blue dome churches for the photo op and walked through all the shops. It was a great trip and so nice to be picked up and dropped off at the port for our 1 day on the island and not have to worry about arranging transportation once we got there. The port was insane with traffic.

This tour was a perfect mix of Santorini must-sees! Touristy selfie spots, quiet and traditional village and cave home, and of course the mouthwatering Greek food served right to your black sand beach lounger. A++ to Alex for the fun facts and brief history lessons! The clean and air conditioned van also scores high for us. If you’re in Santorini and want to squeeze in alot in a short amount of time without feeling rushed, this tour is the one!

Avoid the cable car madness and book this tour while in Santorini! During our cruise there was a 4 hour queue to ride down to get to the pier to tender to the ship at the end of the day! Booking this tour ahead of time helped us avoid that whole debacle! Our tour guide Alex was so wonderful and helped make our time in Santorini special with his commentary about the history and ways of life on the island! He took us to all the places on our itinerary and made sure we got some great photos! The lunch spot he took us to called The 41 was delish, get the Rose on your Nose cocktail! Thanks Alex for the best time in Santorini!

We booked this tour to avoid the crowds we had read so much about in Santourini. And it absolutely delivered that. We were met at the old port of Fira by a water taxi and from there on everything could not have gone smoother. Nikos was our guide and driver. We felt very comfortable. It felt more like having a friend show us his island. He knew all the best spots and was able to guide us to a place to take the famous blue domed picture without the huge lines that had already formed. During the tour he was able to adjust the schedule according to our interests which was great. In terms of expectation management I will say that the tour does not start at 08:30 even if you select that option. The water taxi does not operate before 09:00. In our case we did not leave the port before 09:30. This has minimal impact on the tour itself, but using the water taxi is not equal to no waiting time. But we do feel the tour itself compensated for the delayed start.

Our cruise had Santorini on the itinerary and I had heard about the crowds on the island and using the cable car (not free) which had terribly long queues and waits to access some of the best points of interest. If not that, there would be the option of walking up a long winding hill alongside those who chose to ride on donkeys. Well, none of these options suited our group, so we felt very fortunate to find the option to go by boat and coach bus to see the best sites on Santorini. We were so incredibly fortunate to have Alex as our guide. He was a fun, charismatic, knowledgeable gentleman and we were thoroughly entertained - by the end of the trip, we felt like he was a friend. Everything was perfect!

We enjoyed an exceptional and picturesque tour of Santorini, and our driver and guide Angelo significantly enhanced our experience by collecting us from the airport. The tour comprehensively covered the entirety of the island, with Angelo leading us to all prominent attractions and optimal photography locations. This included a guided walking tour of Oia, which is accessible on foot or by donkey, and he introduced us to an excellent gelato establishment. Angelo provided clear explanations throughout the journey, and the walking tour at the Akrotiri Archaeological Site was particularly noteworthy. The tour was characterized by numerous highlights, all experienced without undue haste, and concluded with a mid-afternoon meal at the stunning Perivolos Beach, at Angelo's recommended restaurant, Forty one 41, situated on the beach's edge. While the tour's quality is contingent upon individual participation, a skilled & engaging tour guide such as Angelo undoubtedly renders it unforgettable, and we extend our gratitude to him for creating lifelong memories.

Our tour of the island was outstanding and mostly because of the expertise and friendliness of our driver Sakis . He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and just a wonderful tour guide and I would highly recommend him to ensure a wonderful experience

Such a great tour. The guide was wonderful and patient. Always making sure the group remained intact. We were late by 30 minutes but the group actually waited for us which we appreciated so much. Very friendly, very knowledgeable and overall great experience. Thank you